Your Legal Edge in Tech, Crypto & Complex Commercial Transactions
OUR MISSION
We deliver senior executive-level legal and business affairs expertise at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms, consistently adding value and fostering client success.
If your company has technology, commercial or corporate legal needs, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
About Chris Drews
Chris Drews brings over 30 years of legal and commercial expertise, specializing in technology, Web3, SaaS, video games, IP licensing and product development. Based in Los Angeles, California, Chris spent nearly two decades with The Walt Disney Company as Deputy Chief Counsel, overseeing Business and Legal Affairs for Disney Interactive, Disney Mobile, Maker Studios, and various related lines of business.
In 2019, Chris established his boutique practice in Santa Monica to help technology and media companies—ranging from startups to industry leaders—navigate complex commercial transactions. He also serves as Fractional General Counsel for growing ventures and has assembled a team of corporate development and finance experts to provide startups and small-cap enterprises with a one-stop solution for legal, finance, and HR needs.
With a career rooted on the client side of the practice, Chris offers a practical, business-first approach to legal services. He eliminates unnecessary bureaucracy and over-complication, focusing on solutions that mitigate risk and drive value and growth for companies of all sizes.
Our Clients Say
Graham Hopper
EVP/General Manager, Disney Interactive
"Chris is the ideal legal tech partner, expertly balancing legal reputational risk with the need for speed in fast evolving industries. His broad experience with companies of all sizes gives him insights that the large law firms lack and he proved to be an excellent negotiator of complex deals and legal disputes during my almost ten years working with him."
Linda Bagley-Sohn
Media & Technology Attorney and former Deputy General Counsel, Walt Disney
"Chris isn’t just an excellent lawyer—he’s a true business partner. He’s not just about minimizing risk, he’s about maximizing opportunity - making the legal side of business feel like an advantage rather than a hurdle. And working with him is always a pleasure."
Mike Woods
Founder and CEO, OrkaTV
"Chris stands out for his uncommon blend of sound judgment, steady common sense, and exceptional negotiating skill. He reads the room, cuts to the heart of the issue, and consistently finds solutions that move deals forward while keeping relationships intact."
Sam Nehra
COO Real Vision
"Chris is a brilliant lawyer and a masterful negotiator, but he’s also the kind of fearless, business-savvy fixer you call when the wheels start to wobble. He handles complex problems across the organization with sharp insight, steady judgment, and just enough humor to keep everyone grounded."
Derek O’Toole
CFO OrkaTV, Real Vision, Shasta Cloud
"Working alongside Chris for the past several years has been a consistently positive experience. What stands out is Chris's ability to combine a deep and broad understanding of the law with a keen sense of our business objectives. He consistently delivers practical, actionable advice that helps us move forward confidently."
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Chris Drews
Email: Chris@ChrisDrewsLaw.com
Phone: (310) 266-5738
Telegram: @DrewsLaw
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